External Reporting Accountant

Adler & Allan; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Harrogate is looking for an External Reporting Accountant to manage financial reporting and planning. This hybrid role involves preparing consolidated reports, supporting statutory accounts, and aiding external audits. Candidates should hold a recognized accounting qualification and have strong Excel skills. Join a dynamic team committed to environmental sustainability and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or from an external audit background.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards (FRS102).
• Willingness to get involved and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly consolidated reports and Board packs.
• Supporting the production of statutory accounts for all group entities.
• Helping with external audits and tax queries.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication skills

Technical accounting support

Confident with numbers

Problem-solving approach

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

External Reporting Accountant – Hybrid working, Harrogate. 2 or 3 days a week. Permanent, full time. Competitive salary plus benefits.

Adler & Allan works with organisations across the UK to help them understand and manage environmental risks—protecting the planet, their operations, and their reputation. Backed by Goldman Sachs since 2024, we’re growing fast and investing in our future. This is a chance to be part of something meaningful.

We’re looking for an External Reporting Accountant to join our central finance team. You’ll play a key role in how we report, plan, and manage our finances across the group.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your work will help ensure our financial reporting is clear, accurate, and timely. You’ll be involved in:

• Preparing monthly consolidated reports and Board packs.
• Supporting the production of statutory accounts for all group entities.
• Helping with external audits and tax queries.
• Documenting and improving our finance processes and controls.
• Providing technical accounting support across the business.
• Contributing to projects such as acquisition accounting and new standards.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who’s confident with numbers and comfortable working across different teams. You’ll need:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience in a similar role or from an external audit background.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards (FRS102).
• Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Clear communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• A willingness to get involved and take ownership.
• Experience in industrial services or multi-site businesses is helpful, but not essential.

About Adler & Allan is a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.